What ingredients do I need for Tequila Slammer?

To make Tequila Slammer, you need: 1 shot Tequila, 1 part Lemon-Lime Soda.

How do I make Tequila Slammer?

Mix carefully to avoid releasing the dissolved CO2.

What glass should I use for Tequila Slammer?

Tequila Slammer is traditionally served in a Hurricane Glass.

Is Tequila Slammer an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Tequila Slammer is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Tequila Slammer?

Tequila Slammer has an alcohol content of about 20% ABV.

How many calories are in Tequila Slammer?

Tequila Slammer contains approximately 120 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Tequila Slammer?

For Tequila Slammer you can swap — Tequila: Mezcal (adds smoke), Reposado Tequila (rounder, lightly oaked); Lemon-Lime Soda: Lemonade (still, sweeter), Soda Water (cuts the sweetness).

Tequila Slammer

Name: Tequila Slammer
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 shot Tequila; 1 part Lemon-Lime Soda

Tequila and 7-Up mixed gently to keep the fizz, then slammed and drunk mid-foam. The bubbles are the whole show.

20% ABVMediumShots

Easy

Difficulty

2 min

Time

120 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Tequila

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Tequila1 shot
Lemon-Lime Soda1 part

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Tequila Slammer close to the original.

Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instead of Lemon-Lime Soda
- Lemonade— still, sweeter
- Soda Water— cuts the sweetness